Tag Archives: depression
Exercise improves mood for those with chronic illnesses
Reuters reports patients with chronic illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, and back pain improve their mood by working out on a regular basis, according to a study published in Archives of Internal Medicine.
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Tagged back pain, Cancer, chronic pain, COPD, depression, exercise, fibromyalgia, FMS, heart disease, Obesity, preventing depression
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Newer antidepressants all about equally effective, research suggests
HealthDay reports, “Newer antidepressants seem to be about as effective as one another,” according to a meta-analysis published in the Annals of Internal Medicine and funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
The benefits of ‘bright light therapy’ for depression
The New York Times reports, “For the millions of Americans who suffer from mild to severe winter blues – a condition called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD – bright-light therapy is the treatment of choice, with response rates comparable with … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, light therapy, preventing depression
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How to prevent holiday depression and stress
This last week, I saw three patients in the office all suffering from holiday depression. One was a grandmother who had suffered the tragic loss of her first grandchild this summer. Two others were people who had lost dear ones … Continue reading
Posted in Marriage and Family Health, Mental Health
Tagged anxiety, depression, holiday blues, holiday health, holiday stress, stress
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Too much TV, too little exercise associated with depression
Want to prevent or reduce depression? There are two things you should consider: (1) dramatically reduce your TV time, and (2) increase your physical activity.
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Tagged depression, preventing depression, TV, TV and health
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30% of SAMe supplements fail to pass testing
Dietary supplements containing SAMe (S-adenosyl-methionine) can be effective in treating osteoarthritis as well as depression and mood disorders, but only 7 out of ten SAM-e supplements recently selected for testing by ConsumerLab.com met all quality criteria. Furthermore, the cost of … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Joint Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged consumerlab, consumerlab.com, depression, mood disorders, osteoarthritis, SAMe
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Secondhand smoke exposure linked to psychological problems in children, adolescents
The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reported, “Children and teens exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to develop symptoms for a variety of mental health problems,” according to a study in the journal Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.
Posted in Children's Health, Mental Health, Parenting
Tagged ADHD, anxiety, anxiety disorders, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, secondhand smoke
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Bright light therapy may benefit older patients with depression
The New York Times “Well” blog reported that, according to a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, bright light therapy, currently used to help patients with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), may also benefit older patients with depression.
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged depression, light therapy, SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Overweight Children Are Affected More By Stress
American kids are really stressed out — not least of all overweight and obese kids, according to a new survey from the American Psychological Association. The report found that children who are overweight or obese feel particularly stressed, more so … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged anxiety, childhood obesity, childhood overweight, depression, pediatric obesity, sleep and children, stress
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Holiday Depression And Stress
Yesterday, my last day in the medical office before Christmas, I saw three patients all suffering from holiday depression. One was a grandmother who had suffered the tragic loss of her first grandchild this summer. Two others were people who … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, holiday blues, holiday health, holiday stress, preventing depression
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Exercise Reduces Depression Risk
In past blogs I’ve told you about how exercise can help both prevent and treat depression. I also discuss this phenomena in my book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People: Becoming and staying highly healthy. Now, along comes one of … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, exercise, preventing depression, social networks, social ties, socialization
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SAMe and Depression
SAMe (S-adenosyl methionine) is getting renewed attention as an option for patients with mild-to-moderate major depression. New guidelines from the American Psychiatric Association now suggest SAMe as an alternative to conventional antidepressants (e.g., paroxetine, venlafaxine, etc) for patients interested in … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, S-adenosyl methionine, SAMe
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Fish oil supplements do not boost babies’ cognitive development or prevent postpartum depression
The New York Times reports, “Many women take fish oil supplements during pregnancy, encouraged by obstetricians, marketing campaigns, or the popular view that a key fish oil ingredient — docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA — is beneficial to a baby’s cognitive … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged depression, depression in pregnancy, DHA, docosahexaenoic acid, EPA, fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids, postpartum depression
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Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 4 – The Emotional Wheel of Health
Here’s the fourth of an eight-part devotional for men based upon my chapter on health in Coach Joe Gibbs best-selling book, Gameplan for Life. The devotional was featured by the Men of Integrity ministry of Christianity Today. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, devotional, emotional health, Mental Health
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Positive Brain Changes Seen After Meditation (What is Christian meditation?)
A number of Christian scriptures recommend meditation as a spiritual discipline: Psalm 77:12: I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. Psalm 119:15: meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. Psalm 119:27: Let me … Continue reading
Too much chocolate may be connected to depression
The Wall Street Journal reports that, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, people who consume larger amounts of chocolate may be more depressed than those who eat lesser amounts of it. “Researchers at UC San Diego … Continue reading
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Tagged chocolate, depression
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Most St. John’s Wort Supplements Fail Quality Tests
As I report in my best-selling book, Alternative Medicine: The claims, the options, the evidence, how to choose wisely, St. John’s wort can be a safe and effective antidepressant herb for mild to moderate depression. But, as I warned in … Continue reading
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Tagged cadmium, depression, hyperformin, hypericin, lead, lead poisoning, St. John's wort
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Belief in God Relieves Depression
I wanted you to read an excerpted from, “Belief in God Relieves Depression,” an interesting article in the The Washington Times by Jennifer Harper: The “Big Man Upstairs” is getting accolades from mental health specialists who say they are finding … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Mental Health
Tagged anxiety, depression, positive spirituality, spirituality, spirituality in medicine
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If you take St. John’s wort, here’s another potential side effect you need to know about
My favorite natural medicines website is the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database and the NMCD has a new warning about St. John’s wort (SJW) and your eyesight: St. John’s wort has now been linked to an increased risk of cataracts in new … Continue reading
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Tagged cataracts, depression, hypericin, St. John's wort
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St. John’s wort may cool the hot flashes of menopause
Reuters Health has a nice report on the popular herbal remedy, St. John’s wort, and some news from a small study that says it may help ease menopausal hot flashes. St. John’s wort is probably best known as an herbal antidepressant, … Continue reading
Could being bored be bad for your health?
Can you really be bored to death? According to a report in USA Today, in a commentary to be published in the International Journal of Epidemiology in April, experts will write that there’s a possibility that the more bored you are, … Continue reading
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Tagged bored, boredom, depression, preventing heart disease
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New Study Shows 85% of Women Say Abortions Cause Mental Health Issues
LifeNews.com is reporting on a new study from researchers at a university in New Zealand which found that 85 percent of women who had abortions report negative mental health issues as a result. The report is the latest from professor … Continue reading
Loneliness is increasing and it can harm your health
In my new book (to be released in a couple of weeks), 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People, I have a chapter on “Avoid Loneliness Like the Plague.” Now, another expert and author on loneliness told a session Thursday on … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged depression, friends, friendship, friendships, happiness, loneliness, marriage, socialization
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Study: Abortion Has More Negative Parenting Impact Than Other Pregnancy Loss
Amy Sobie is the editor of The Post-Abortion Review, a quarterly publication of the Elliot Institute. The organization is a widely respected leader in research and analysis of medical, mental health, and other complications resulting from abortions. This very informative … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, abortion side effects, anxiety, child abuse, depression, Parenting, post-abortion, sleep disorders, substance abuse, suicide, unplanned pregnancy
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Kava for Anxiety: Is Short-Term Use Safe?
A water-soluble extract of the plant kava was found to be safe and highly effective for the short-term treatment of anxiety in a new study. But concerns about its long-term safety and the safety of other kava formulations remain. Should … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, depression, kava, liver damage, liver failure, liver toxicity, liver transplant
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Gardening Not Only Saves Money, It’s Highly Healthy
I don’t know about your part of the world, but here in Colorado, the weather was downright balmy last week. And on Friday spring was sprung! These facts turned my and Barb’s minds toward preparing for this year’s gardening. So, … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, General Health, Heart Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Obesity, Woman's Health
Tagged anger, depression, exercise, gardening, heart attack, hostility, self-esteem
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HEADLINE: “Abortion not seen linked with depression.” Don’t believe it for a second.
Reuters is reporting today that “No high-quality study done to date can document that having an abortion causes psychological distress, or a “post-abortion syndrome,” and “efforts to show it does occur appear to be politically motivated.” They base this upon … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, abortion side effects, depression, Mental Health
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Researchers Dismissing Abortion-Depression Link Funded by Planned Parenthood
The results of a new study from a Johns Hopkins University research team claiming that there is no link between abortions and mental health problems for women should come as no surprise. The authors of the study, which the mainstream … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, abortion side effects, depression, Mental Health
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Johns Hopkins Review of Abortion, Depression Link Ignores Three New Studies
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have looked at more than a dozen studies on abortion and mental health issues and they claim there is no link. However the review failed to include three new studies all showing abortion leads to … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, abortion side effects, depression, Mental Health
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Study Agrees with Dr. Walt – St. John’s Wort effective for depression – with caveats!
The herbal remedy St. John’s Wort effectively treats symptoms of major depression, an analysis of previous studies found on Wednesday. St. John’s Wort extracts tested in the different trials were better than placebos and as effective as standard antidepressants with … Continue reading